Tabernaculo de Alabanza finds temporary home

First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo de Alabanza to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church.

Members of Tabernaculo de Alabanza pray during worship service Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Members of Tabernaculo de Alabanza pray during worship service Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Gabriel Gramajo, right, pastor of Tabernaculo de Alabanza, gives a sermon Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Erika Hernandez, center, tries to help the children of Tabernaculo de Alabanza find which classroom to go to Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Norman Barillas, left, tries to help the children of Tabernaculo de Alabanza find which classroom to go to Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Children of Tabernaculo de Alabanza try to find which classroom to go to Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Members of Tabernaculo de Alabanza pray during worship service Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Blayser Antonio, 18, right, a member of Tabernaculo de Alabanza, prays during worship service Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

San Carlos Park residents Elisenia Portillo, from right, and her husband Osman Mejia, members of Tabernaculo de Alabanza, pray during worship service Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Byron Alonzo, 20, right, a member of Tabernaculo de Alabanza, prays during worship service Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Members of Tabernaculo de Alabanza pray during worship service Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Members of Tabernaculo de Alabanza pray during worship service Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Gabriel Gramajo, pastor of Tabernaculo de Alabanza, gives a sermon Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Gabriel Gramajo, center, pastor of Tabernaculo de Alabanza, prays from the pews Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Members of Tabernaculo de Alabanza pray during worship service Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Amelia Yanez, right, a member of Tabernaculo de Alabanza prays during worship service Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Gabriel Gramajo, center, pastor of Tabernaculo de Alabanza, prays from the pews Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Members of Tabernaculo de Alabanza pray during worship service Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Members of Tabernaculo de Alabanza pray during worship service Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Members of Tabernaculo de Alabanza pray during worship service Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff

Members of Tabernaculo de Alabanza exit service Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. First Presbyterian opened its doors to Tabernaculo to hold services Sunday evenings for the next six weeks. Tabernaculo's church, on Rosemary Drive in Bonita Springs, was destroyed in a fire on September 12. The congregation is currently looking for a place to rent until they can rebuild a permanent church. Lexey Swall/Staff